Author: Tammy Sinclair

How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence

How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence

Depression significantly reduces medication adherence across chronic conditions. Learn how to recognize the signs, use proven screening tools like PHQ-9 and MMAS-8, and implement strategies that actually work to improve adherence.

Workplace Stress and Burnout: How to Prevent and Recover Before It’s Too Late

Workplace Stress and Burnout: How to Prevent and Recover Before It’s Too Late

Workplace burnout is a growing crisis affecting 1 in 4 employees. Learn science-backed ways to prevent it before it’s too late - and how to recover if you’re already burned out. No fluff. Just real strategies that work.

Stability Testing for Generics: FDA Requirements Explained

Stability Testing for Generics: FDA Requirements Explained

Learn the FDA's exact stability testing requirements for generic drugs, including batch size, testing schedules, container rules, common rejection reasons, and 2025 updates. Essential for manufacturers and regulators.

SSRI Antidepressants: How They Work and What Side Effects to Expect

SSRI Antidepressants: How They Work and What Side Effects to Expect

SSRIs are the most common antidepressants used today. Learn how they work, why they take weeks to help, common side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain zaps, and what to expect when starting or stopping them.

Tacrolimus Neurotoxicity: Understanding Tremor, Headache, and Blood Level Targets

Tacrolimus Neurotoxicity: Understanding Tremor, Headache, and Blood Level Targets

Tacrolimus neurotoxicity causes tremors, headaches, and confusion in up to 40% of transplant patients-even when blood levels are normal. Learn why, who's at risk, and how to manage it safely.

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both

Ginkgo Biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. Learn what the evidence says, which interactions are dangerous, and what steps to take to stay safe.

Neuropathic Pain: Gabapentin vs Pregabalin - What Works Best?

Neuropathic Pain: Gabapentin vs Pregabalin - What Works Best?

Gabapentin and pregabalin are first-line treatments for neuropathic pain, but they differ in effectiveness, dosing, cost, and side effects. Learn which one may be better for your condition.

Hatch-Waxman Act: How Federal Law Powers Generic Drug Approval

Hatch-Waxman Act: How Federal Law Powers Generic Drug Approval

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern generic drug system in the U.S., balancing innovation with affordable access. It cut approval costs, sped up generic entry, and saved trillions in healthcare spending.

Generic Drug Quality Issues: Manufacturing Plant Problems Explained

Generic Drug Quality Issues: Manufacturing Plant Problems Explained

Generic drug quality issues stem from manufacturing flaws in overseas plants, leading to unsafe or ineffective medications. Learn how cGMP violations, poor oversight, and profit pressures put patient safety at risk - and what’s being done to fix it.

Cumulative Drug Toxicity: How Side Effects Build Up Over Time

Cumulative Drug Toxicity: How Side Effects Build Up Over Time

Cumulative drug toxicity occurs when medications build up in your body over time, causing side effects that appear only after months or years. Learn which drugs are most risky and how to protect yourself.

Cognitive Decline Screening and Early Interventions in 2025: What Works Now

Cognitive Decline Screening and Early Interventions in 2025: What Works Now

In 2025, digital tools like VR-E and Linus Health's DAC are replacing outdated paper tests to detect mild cognitive impairment early. Learn how these new methods work, why they're more accurate, and what interventions can help slow decline.

L-Tryptophan and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Serotonin Overlap and Risks

L-Tryptophan and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Serotonin Overlap and Risks

L-Tryptophan boosts serotonin, just like SSRIs. Together, they can trigger serotonin syndrome-a serious, sometimes fatal condition. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and why most doctors won’t recommend this combo.